Roasted Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomato Spread |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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You will not BELIEVE the flavor of this spread till you try it! It creates a taste explosion in your mouth and makes you think you're in sunny Greece. Serve with crackers or pita crisps. Ingredients:
2 heads roasted garlic |
1/2 teaspoon olive oil |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese |
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese |
1 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato packed in oil |
1/2 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts |
Directions:
1. To roast the garlic: Cut top 1/4 off the heads, place on foil and drizzle with olive oil. Enclose in the foil and bake at 350 till soft, about 30 - 40 minutes.
2. Let garlic cool a bit and squeeze the pulp out of the cut-off top into a bowl. Beat with the cheeses and oregano till smooth.
3. Drain and chop the tomatoes, and add with the walnuts to mixture, stir.
4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, 24 hours is best to blend flavors.
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